DARK EMOTIONS...
Episode Four
Ali said he loves me, that he wants to marry me. I can't believe him. Why would he want such a thing? No strength or power to aid his reign. Uhm!! I believe there's nothing I will bring him but worry and weigh. He needs someone strong by his side, a person who laughs at gossip and overcomes her own doubts. As weak as I am, a lonely girl without a path of her own. I will only make things worse. I will only bring him pain. How can I do that? (Safiyah speaks out quietly with a dried tires and aching heart thinking about her ailment). "Still she do not have the strength to tell him no."
Safiyah's mother was enjoying a TV programs, when she reminisced about her last discussion with her daughter, then she called out, "Safiyah, Safiyahhh"!!! ( Safiyah quickly ogled at the mirror to confirm she doesn't look worry in front of her mother). Na'am Ummi, you called me. Yes my dear, please have your seat. I remember you were discussing some things with me last night but regrettably I slept off. So, I will appreciate it if you're ready to have "a heart-to-heart chat" with me now. Alright Ummi,( she sighed with relief). Ummi, the object of this sitting is to ventilate the subject. Okay. It's about Ali, mother. And who is Ali? He was the young man I was describing to you yesterday that, he wasssss-requesting for my hand in marriage. (Safiyah replied with the contortions of her face and body). But why are you stuttering about what is right? At twenty three years? I have been expecting a moment like this my jewel. You see my dear, at this age of yours, nothing should be holding you back from this type of a thing. It's what you should be proud of, you are a graduate, you're working, what else my daughter? Well, Alhamdulillah, for Allah's blessings over us, we both are still alive to witness such an amazing moment. So, my happiness, what is the plan and why haven't you invite them here? Ummi, you know, I have to inform you about it first, before I make any decision. Good of you my jewel, may you forever be honoured. But is he aware of your ailment? No Ummi, but why?
"What if,, Ummi, what if I tell him and he renounced his proposal (Safiyah speaks slowly and soberly, the pain evident on her voice, her face etched with despair). Her mother pull her closer to herself and said; "Safiyah, we still have to let him know about it, see my dear, if he later finds out himself, he might address it as "a betrayal of trust" and you know what we are talking about, ain't a concealed issue. If not by Allah's mercy, probably you might have been confined to bed by now. So my dear, I will suggest we tell him, the earlier the better and you should know that, if Allah had destined both of you together, no circumstances can bring you apart. Safiyah agreed to tell Ali about her ailment and her mother was so excited about it. It's alright my dear, let's get your uncle inform prior to next week Saturday. Amidst their discussion, Safiyah's phone rings. Grrrrrrrrrghhh... She picked it up and the conversation started. "Assalamu alaykum warahmatullahi wabaramatuhu, Wa alaykumussalam warahmatullahi ta'ala wabarakatuhu." My dear, how are you doing? Alhamdulillah I'm fine ma, but please who I'm I speaking with ma? It's me Ali's mother, I collected your phone number from nurse Amina when she told me you were on five days off. Yes ma, that's right, it started yesterday ma. Okay dear, I was calling to confirm if you had convey my son's message to your parents. Yes ma, I have. So? They said, will next week Saturday be okay by you? Alhamdulillah (praise to Allah). My daughter, I'm so grateful to you, may you live long, and be honoured forever, may your heart be at peace and may Allah bless you with good vicegerent. Ali's mother replied with a voice full of triumphantly joy. I know Ali will be as happy as "a Sandboy". Thanks so much my wife to be in a week time, take care of yourself and my regards to my in-laws. But ma, I will like Ali to call my mother before then. No, problem about that my dear, he will surely do. She couldn't wait to reply Safiyah's "salam" before she hanged up the call. Safiyah gleeful chucked as she dropped her phone.
Ummi, my back bone. I am filled with gratitude, you're indeed the best mother. Thanks for always being there for me, may Allah bless you, forgive you, grant you long life to enjoy the fruits of your labour and increase you in all that is good both in this life and hereafter. (Safiyah said in a beholden tone). My jewel "Aameen" to all your prayers, but why won't I? You are my only daughter, my all, and ever since the death of your father, we both are left to paddle our canoe alone. When there's much to spend and during our trials time. ( she moved closer to her daughter and give her a warmth hug).
Ali was seen prostrating to Allah (sajdah shukru), giving thanks to Allah as he was "as peace as a punch". Ummi, she said yes and we can visit them on Saturday? (Ali is "cock-a-hoop" at the response given to him by his mother). My lovely son, I know by now you're tickled to pink. Alhamdulillah my dear, and we should start preparing towards Saturday. (His mother replied him with "whoops of joy). Yes Ummi. Oh my dear, she asked me to tell you to call her mother before saturday, and do you have her mother's phone number? No ma, okay, I will suggest you call her, then she give the phone to her mother. That's so sweet of you mother.
Seven days seems to be like hundred days to Ali as he can't wait to sight his exquisite angel. He remember that, her mother told him to call Safiyah in other to speak with her mom. "What could she have want to tell me? Why don't she had discussed it with Ummi, why should it be me? ( He emit a long deep audible breathe) Oh Allah, please guide my speech as I talk to her, and grant me wisdom to reply all her questions. He picked up his phone and dial Safiyah's number. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrghh... Assalam alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu, Wa alaykumussalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu. Na'am, this is Ali, and I believe I'm talking to my miss Safiyah, Yes you're. My mother told me, you asked me to call your mom before Saturday but I will like to appreciate you first, for everything and thanks for accepting my proposal. You have made me happier than I ever thought I could be . "I know the feelings", she replied, meaning all her word. She was happy, yes, in her own way, as best as she knew. But there's a difference between a single candle in darkness, and a sunrise. So, can I give the phone to her now? Of course my queen. She handed over the phone to her mother. "Assalamu alaykum ma, Wa alaykumussalam my son, how are you doing? I'm fine ma. Alhamdulillah, so good to hear. I will like to have a discussion with you, yes ma, but I don't think it's an issue to be discussed on phone. So, I suggest you see me before Saturday. Alright ma, will Monday do ma? Yes my son, okay ma, we shall meet on Monday by Allah's grace. And they ended the call.
Ali was presently at Safiyah's abode, waiting for her mother to emerge from her room. My dear, I'm pleased to see you, you're welcome.(Safiyah's mother gladly received him). They exchange pleasantries and he was offered a seat. "Ali, I invited you here to discuss about Safiyah's health. Her health? Is she sick, I spoke with her yesterday and she told me she was fine, what could have happened within 12 hours? (the look on Ali's face shows how petrified he is). Calm down my dear, it wasn't an illness that started few days ago, she has been on this for almost a year now, although it was diagnosed earlier, and that was what I ruined all my sweat on. We have bought different drugs, been to different hospitals, she had undergo a chemotherapy but we are still hoping in Allah for a complete recovery. And if not that she's a nurse, probably she would have been bedridden by now, because presently, I'm penniless. You see my son, I am a wealthy business woman, but all my riches were spent on drugs, series of test, etc. Her father died of shock when he heard his only daughter had---------dddd( Safiyah's mother couldn't finish her words before she burst into an uncontrollable tears). Mother, please stop crying, all will be well with Safiyah, but, you're yet to tell the nature of her ailment. (Ali said as a cry of despair rolled down his cheeks). My son, what she had was "Cancer"!! Ca what? subhanallah!! Tell me it's a lie mother, tell me you're joking or I'm I dreaming, somebody should please wake me upppppppppppppp........ (Ali broke down and sob like a child). My son, you just console me and tell me not to cry, but you are going against your preaching. See, my dear, ever since Safiyah had been diagnosed, she never wants to think about it, she remains herself, jovial as ever, humble, she loves donating every of her Penny to the needy, she cares for the sick, motivate people, she loves seeing you smiling but my daughter never stop dying. ( Both Ali and Safiyah's mother cried out their eyes, who is to console the other). He promised to check back on Safiyah who refused to show up throughout his conversation with her mother, he also assured her that Safiyah will be healed by Allah and he is ready to spend all he possesses (money, his time, etc) to ensure she's back to live a normal life.
Ali left Safiyah's house with a broken heart. When he got home, his mother noticed his sudden bouts of gloominess and move closer to him, " what happened, you left home happily this morning. Ali, you're looking so pained. Tell me, did she deny you? were you not welcomed? What is it tell me please,, you know, I hate seeing you like this (His mother feeling down already) . Ummi, what could Safiyah had done to deserve this, she's just twenty three years mother, why her, whyyyyyy(Ali replied her mother as he cried as if his heart would break.) Still in confusion, tell me, what happened to her? She had been battling withhhhhh, with what? Now, Ali talk to me please!! She had "Cancer" Ca', did I hear you clearly, how, when, whattt (she asked as she fell on her knees, whimpering in pains). After some minutes of silence, she asked her son; "What do we do now? Ali, we have to cancle your introduction right away, or do you still want to marry a dying soul? (She exclaimed). Ali was surprised to hear his mother's response) Ummi, and what do you mean by that? Hoo!! So, you're ready to become a widower any moment after your wedding? At your age? Ali tell me, are you out of your sense or what? I won't allow that to happen to you. You're not getting married to that girl again and that is final. ( Ali was still in shock while he watch his mother leaving him all alone to himself.)
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" Allah put no burdens on any person beyond what he has given him. Allah will grant after hardship, ease."(Surah At'talaq 65:7).
"If a wound (and killing) had touched you, be sure a similar wound (and killing) had touched others. And so are the days (good and no so good) we give men in turns, that Allah may test those who believe and that He may take martyrs among you. And Allah likes not the zalimun (polytheists and wrong doers)." (Surah Ali-Imran 3:140)
"And never give hope of Allah's mercy. Certainly, no one despairs of Allah's mercy , except the people who disobey." (Surah yusuf 12:87).
Episode Four
Ali said he loves me, that he wants to marry me. I can't believe him. Why would he want such a thing? No strength or power to aid his reign. Uhm!! I believe there's nothing I will bring him but worry and weigh. He needs someone strong by his side, a person who laughs at gossip and overcomes her own doubts. As weak as I am, a lonely girl without a path of her own. I will only make things worse. I will only bring him pain. How can I do that? (Safiyah speaks out quietly with a dried tires and aching heart thinking about her ailment). "Still she do not have the strength to tell him no."
Safiyah's mother was enjoying a TV programs, when she reminisced about her last discussion with her daughter, then she called out, "Safiyah, Safiyahhh"!!! ( Safiyah quickly ogled at the mirror to confirm she doesn't look worry in front of her mother). Na'am Ummi, you called me. Yes my dear, please have your seat. I remember you were discussing some things with me last night but regrettably I slept off. So, I will appreciate it if you're ready to have "a heart-to-heart chat" with me now. Alright Ummi,( she sighed with relief). Ummi, the object of this sitting is to ventilate the subject. Okay. It's about Ali, mother. And who is Ali? He was the young man I was describing to you yesterday that, he wasssss-requesting for my hand in marriage. (Safiyah replied with the contortions of her face and body). But why are you stuttering about what is right? At twenty three years? I have been expecting a moment like this my jewel. You see my dear, at this age of yours, nothing should be holding you back from this type of a thing. It's what you should be proud of, you are a graduate, you're working, what else my daughter? Well, Alhamdulillah, for Allah's blessings over us, we both are still alive to witness such an amazing moment. So, my happiness, what is the plan and why haven't you invite them here? Ummi, you know, I have to inform you about it first, before I make any decision. Good of you my jewel, may you forever be honoured. But is he aware of your ailment? No Ummi, but why?
"What if,, Ummi, what if I tell him and he renounced his proposal (Safiyah speaks slowly and soberly, the pain evident on her voice, her face etched with despair). Her mother pull her closer to herself and said; "Safiyah, we still have to let him know about it, see my dear, if he later finds out himself, he might address it as "a betrayal of trust" and you know what we are talking about, ain't a concealed issue. If not by Allah's mercy, probably you might have been confined to bed by now. So my dear, I will suggest we tell him, the earlier the better and you should know that, if Allah had destined both of you together, no circumstances can bring you apart. Safiyah agreed to tell Ali about her ailment and her mother was so excited about it. It's alright my dear, let's get your uncle inform prior to next week Saturday. Amidst their discussion, Safiyah's phone rings. Grrrrrrrrrghhh... She picked it up and the conversation started. "Assalamu alaykum warahmatullahi wabaramatuhu, Wa alaykumussalam warahmatullahi ta'ala wabarakatuhu." My dear, how are you doing? Alhamdulillah I'm fine ma, but please who I'm I speaking with ma? It's me Ali's mother, I collected your phone number from nurse Amina when she told me you were on five days off. Yes ma, that's right, it started yesterday ma. Okay dear, I was calling to confirm if you had convey my son's message to your parents. Yes ma, I have. So? They said, will next week Saturday be okay by you? Alhamdulillah (praise to Allah). My daughter, I'm so grateful to you, may you live long, and be honoured forever, may your heart be at peace and may Allah bless you with good vicegerent. Ali's mother replied with a voice full of triumphantly joy. I know Ali will be as happy as "a Sandboy". Thanks so much my wife to be in a week time, take care of yourself and my regards to my in-laws. But ma, I will like Ali to call my mother before then. No, problem about that my dear, he will surely do. She couldn't wait to reply Safiyah's "salam" before she hanged up the call. Safiyah gleeful chucked as she dropped her phone.
Ummi, my back bone. I am filled with gratitude, you're indeed the best mother. Thanks for always being there for me, may Allah bless you, forgive you, grant you long life to enjoy the fruits of your labour and increase you in all that is good both in this life and hereafter. (Safiyah said in a beholden tone). My jewel "Aameen" to all your prayers, but why won't I? You are my only daughter, my all, and ever since the death of your father, we both are left to paddle our canoe alone. When there's much to spend and during our trials time. ( she moved closer to her daughter and give her a warmth hug).
Ali was seen prostrating to Allah (sajdah shukru), giving thanks to Allah as he was "as peace as a punch". Ummi, she said yes and we can visit them on Saturday? (Ali is "cock-a-hoop" at the response given to him by his mother). My lovely son, I know by now you're tickled to pink. Alhamdulillah my dear, and we should start preparing towards Saturday. (His mother replied him with "whoops of joy). Yes Ummi. Oh my dear, she asked me to tell you to call her mother before saturday, and do you have her mother's phone number? No ma, okay, I will suggest you call her, then she give the phone to her mother. That's so sweet of you mother.
Seven days seems to be like hundred days to Ali as he can't wait to sight his exquisite angel. He remember that, her mother told him to call Safiyah in other to speak with her mom. "What could she have want to tell me? Why don't she had discussed it with Ummi, why should it be me? ( He emit a long deep audible breathe) Oh Allah, please guide my speech as I talk to her, and grant me wisdom to reply all her questions. He picked up his phone and dial Safiyah's number. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrghh... Assalam alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu, Wa alaykumussalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu. Na'am, this is Ali, and I believe I'm talking to my miss Safiyah, Yes you're. My mother told me, you asked me to call your mom before Saturday but I will like to appreciate you first, for everything and thanks for accepting my proposal. You have made me happier than I ever thought I could be . "I know the feelings", she replied, meaning all her word. She was happy, yes, in her own way, as best as she knew. But there's a difference between a single candle in darkness, and a sunrise. So, can I give the phone to her now? Of course my queen. She handed over the phone to her mother. "Assalamu alaykum ma, Wa alaykumussalam my son, how are you doing? I'm fine ma. Alhamdulillah, so good to hear. I will like to have a discussion with you, yes ma, but I don't think it's an issue to be discussed on phone. So, I suggest you see me before Saturday. Alright ma, will Monday do ma? Yes my son, okay ma, we shall meet on Monday by Allah's grace. And they ended the call.
Ali was presently at Safiyah's abode, waiting for her mother to emerge from her room. My dear, I'm pleased to see you, you're welcome.(Safiyah's mother gladly received him). They exchange pleasantries and he was offered a seat. "Ali, I invited you here to discuss about Safiyah's health. Her health? Is she sick, I spoke with her yesterday and she told me she was fine, what could have happened within 12 hours? (the look on Ali's face shows how petrified he is). Calm down my dear, it wasn't an illness that started few days ago, she has been on this for almost a year now, although it was diagnosed earlier, and that was what I ruined all my sweat on. We have bought different drugs, been to different hospitals, she had undergo a chemotherapy but we are still hoping in Allah for a complete recovery. And if not that she's a nurse, probably she would have been bedridden by now, because presently, I'm penniless. You see my son, I am a wealthy business woman, but all my riches were spent on drugs, series of test, etc. Her father died of shock when he heard his only daughter had---------dddd( Safiyah's mother couldn't finish her words before she burst into an uncontrollable tears). Mother, please stop crying, all will be well with Safiyah, but, you're yet to tell the nature of her ailment. (Ali said as a cry of despair rolled down his cheeks). My son, what she had was "Cancer"!! Ca what? subhanallah!! Tell me it's a lie mother, tell me you're joking or I'm I dreaming, somebody should please wake me upppppppppppppp........ (Ali broke down and sob like a child). My son, you just console me and tell me not to cry, but you are going against your preaching. See, my dear, ever since Safiyah had been diagnosed, she never wants to think about it, she remains herself, jovial as ever, humble, she loves donating every of her Penny to the needy, she cares for the sick, motivate people, she loves seeing you smiling but my daughter never stop dying. ( Both Ali and Safiyah's mother cried out their eyes, who is to console the other). He promised to check back on Safiyah who refused to show up throughout his conversation with her mother, he also assured her that Safiyah will be healed by Allah and he is ready to spend all he possesses (money, his time, etc) to ensure she's back to live a normal life.
Ali left Safiyah's house with a broken heart. When he got home, his mother noticed his sudden bouts of gloominess and move closer to him, " what happened, you left home happily this morning. Ali, you're looking so pained. Tell me, did she deny you? were you not welcomed? What is it tell me please,, you know, I hate seeing you like this (His mother feeling down already) . Ummi, what could Safiyah had done to deserve this, she's just twenty three years mother, why her, whyyyyyy(Ali replied her mother as he cried as if his heart would break.) Still in confusion, tell me, what happened to her? She had been battling withhhhhh, with what? Now, Ali talk to me please!! She had "Cancer" Ca', did I hear you clearly, how, when, whattt (she asked as she fell on her knees, whimpering in pains). After some minutes of silence, she asked her son; "What do we do now? Ali, we have to cancle your introduction right away, or do you still want to marry a dying soul? (She exclaimed). Ali was surprised to hear his mother's response) Ummi, and what do you mean by that? Hoo!! So, you're ready to become a widower any moment after your wedding? At your age? Ali tell me, are you out of your sense or what? I won't allow that to happen to you. You're not getting married to that girl again and that is final. ( Ali was still in shock while he watch his mother leaving him all alone to himself.)
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" Allah put no burdens on any person beyond what he has given him. Allah will grant after hardship, ease."(Surah At'talaq 65:7).
"If a wound (and killing) had touched you, be sure a similar wound (and killing) had touched others. And so are the days (good and no so good) we give men in turns, that Allah may test those who believe and that He may take martyrs among you. And Allah likes not the zalimun (polytheists and wrong doers)." (Surah Ali-Imran 3:140)
"And never give hope of Allah's mercy. Certainly, no one despairs of Allah's mercy , except the people who disobey." (Surah yusuf 12:87).
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